Arizona

Arizona started the season ranked inside the top 20. With six losses, they have dropped from the rankings and have yet to win a game on the road against a noteworthy opponent.

Arizona is currently 1.5 games out of first place in the Pac-12, and have 12 games remaining. Half of those are on the road, so the Wildcats will have plenty of chances to prove themselves worthy (or unworthy) of making the Big Dance.

BYU

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Record: 16-5

Key Wins: vs. Oregon

Key Losses: at Utah State, vs. Loyola Marymount

BYU once again has a solid squad, and a great 5-1 start to conference play had them in good shape to be playing in March. However, a recent loss to Loyola Marymount at home is disappointing to say the least.

Two games with Gonzaga remain, as well as a home game against St. Mary's. The Cougars have an experienced team that could definitely make some noise, but will need to gain some key wins if they expect to make the NCAA tournament.

California

California was ranked at the start of the year, but a quick loss to Missouri and then another to San Diego State knocked them out of the top 25.

Currently, this team has only one "bad loss"—to Oregon State, albeit on the road. Cal is currently on top of the Pac-12 and looks to be in good shape to make the NCAA tournament. However, they finish the season with three road games.

These games will be crucial in determining whether or not the Golden Bears make the tournament.

Florida

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Record: 14-4

Key Wins: vs. Texas A&M, vs. Florida State, vs. Arizona

Key Losses: at Rutgers, at Tennessee

On Christmas day, Florida was seemingly in good shape. They had only two losses, to two great teams, both on the road. They had beaten Arizona, Texas A&M and Florida State, and looked poised to finish their non-conference schedule with a hefty win streak.

Rutgers had other plans.

The Scarlet Knights shocked Florida in an 85-83 double-overtime loss, and Florida's stock dropped. Another loss in their first SEC game against Tennessee, and suddenly it seemed as though Florida could not win on the road.

Florida is new to the bubble, and will stay there until they put their road woes behind them.

Florida State

Florida State's dominance of North Carolina in their 90-57 win was both surprising and uncharacteristic.

Those were the most points they had scored all year, against one of the best defensive teams they had played. Four of their six losses have come to teams that are or were ranked in the top 25, so their 12-6 record is deceiving.

The Seminoles need another big win to cement their status in the NCAA tournament, and they need to avoid being upset by teams like Georgia Tech or Miami at home.

Minnesota

Tubby Smith has had a turbulent season so far. After losing his star senior Trevor Mbakwe seven games into the year, he led the team to a 12-1 record before conference play.

Not too shabby.

But then, Minnesota dropped their first four games in Big Ten play and found themselves in the conference cellar. At a new season low, Minnesota proceeded to win two games on the road, one against upstart Indiana.

The Golden Gophers are now squarely "on the bubble." They need to win their home games and impress with road wins to make the tournament.

North Carolina State

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Record: 14-5

Key Wins: vs. Texas

Key Losses: vs. Georgia Tech

North Carolina State doesn't wow you with any of their wins or losses, but have put up a solid 14-5 record and are sitting at 3-1 in ACC play. Seven of their last 12 games are on the road, so they will need to be on their game if they expect an NCAA berth.

Pittsburgh

Quite frankly, this team needs to win. With the way Pittsburgh is playing, they have no shot of making the NCAA tournament. A stunning 0-6 mark in conference play says it all.

Fortunately, Jamie Dixon is a great coach, and Pittsburgh has the talent to turn it around. They are on here because of that potential, and are one or two big upsets away from being right back "in the bubble."